This month is Child Abuse Awareness Month. As an adult survivor part of my healing is taking my voice back. So this month I am going to be speaking about my experiences and sharing resources. I know this is a topic that makes people uncomfortable, but I hope you listen. #childabuse #awareness

Time for a new adventure.
Working hard to put together my next project. I can't say too much just yet, other than it will be more than just writing. I created a Substack to update and release info on.

substack.com/@paynehaynes

I know its not much. Things have been super bad lately. The only thing that gets me through it is friends and working on my stories. I hope to have something to publish soon. But its slow going as I get overwhelmed so easily right now. Caregiver burnout is not joke.

I say this as someone going through it. Healing isnt easy. And times are tough. But as long as you are trying, you are enough. Even if you havent succeeded yet. You are enough. #mentalhealth

When the world seems like it is going crazy, remember to stop and take a breathe. You are not alone.

Sometimes the first steps of a big plan are the scariest.

Morning bathtime

Sometimes you just gotta appreciate a good sunset.

Things are moving along beautifully with my next tea cup. I am in love with the lavender colour. #bobbinlace #lace #craft #fiberarts

For my very first post on bluesky, I offer my very first attempt at a bobbin lace teacup. I learned a lot making it, and there are a ton of errors, but I am so proud of it. #bobbinlace #crafts #lovecrafts